Georgian property with a Monet-inspired bridge

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Mixing the right amount of luxury and comfort with a Shakespearean inspired garden, this property makes lockdown living a walk in the park.

It’s tough to know where to start with The Old Rectory, near Beeston in north Norfolk, which is previously on sale via Bedfords for £1.1 million.

Is it the charming moat that surrounds three-quarters of the property? The romantic Willow tree that frames the water? Perhaps it’s the wooden Monet-style bridge that crosses said moat?

Or could it be the Grade II-listed Georgian house itself, with its six bedrooms and light-filled, eccentric reception rooms?

Featuring a characterful master bedroom complete with a dressing room and ensuite and set in 1.23 acres of secluded, utopian English countryside, The Old Rectory blends comfortable, luxurious living into its outdoor surroundings.

It’s difficult with a property as complete as this one, which also boasts a detached one-bedroom cottage (perfect for visitors or staycationers alike) and a separate office and… continue reading





Source: Country Life Spring/Summer 2021





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